Classical Period

Question 1

contrast of mood (Classical)

Answer 1

pieces have a wide emotional range and may go from sad and mellow to triumphant

Question 2

rhythm (Classical)

Answer 2

flexibility, which adds variety(a classical piece may have a wide range of rhythms)

Question 3

texture (Classical)

Answer 3

mostly homophonic (one main melody accompanied by chords)

Question 4

melody (Classical)

Answer 4

very tuneful and easy to remember, can have simple folk tunes as basis for more elaborate works.

Question 5

Sonata form (Classical)

Answer 5

the form of a single movement; three parts (I. exposition II. development III. recapitulation)

Question 6

exposition

Answer 6

sets up a strong conflict between the tonic (home) key and the new key and between the first and second theme

Question 7

bridge/transition

Answer 7

the new key in a movement; transitions to second theme

Question 8

development

Answer 8

tension is heightened and often the most dramatic section of a movement.

Question 9

recapitulation

Answer 9

first theme is reintroduced in the tonic key; brings resolution

Question 10

coda

Answer 10

repeats themes or develops them further; further resolves a movement and always ends in tonic key

Question 11

theme and variations

Answer 11

a central theme is repeated but each time with changes/variations

Question 12

countermelody

Answer 12

new melody introduced to accompany an existing melody, creating a polyphonic texture.

Question 13

minuet and trio

Answer 13

usually the third movement, originated as a dance

Question 14

scherzo

Answer 14

similar to a minuet, in A B A form and triple meter but moves more quickly.

Question 15

serenade

Answer 15

light in mood meant for evening enjoyment; small stringed orchestra

Question 16

rondo form

Answer 16

a tuneful main theme (A) which returns several times in alternation with other themes. (ABACA, ABACABA)

Question 17

sonata-rondo

Answer 17

contains a development section like that in sonata form and is outlined (ABA-development section-ABA),

Question 18

symphony

Answer 18

extended composition typically lasting between 20 and 45 minutes; expanded exploitation of tone color and dynamics of the classical orchestra

Question 19

concerto

Answer 19

three movement work for an instrumental soloist and orchestra

Question 20

cadenza

Answer 20

showpiece for the soloist to perform

Question 21

chamber music

Answer 21

designed for intimate setting of a room; small group of two to nine musicians

Question 22

string quartet

Answer 22

two violins, a viola and a cello; usually four movements (1 fast 2 slow 3 minuet or scherzo 4 fast)

Question 23

Joseph Haydn

Answer 23

(1732-1809) composed a huge number of pieces and was a pioneer in stringed orchestra and development of the symphony; pioneer of classical style; trumpet concerto, surprise symphony

Question 24

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer 24

(1756-1791) Austrian child prodigy; masterpieces in all formats; just listen and see!

Question 25

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer 25

(1770-1827) profoundly influenced composer throughout the nineteenth century; deaf; composed only a few pieces but all were masterpieces; transitional figure